In this file photo taken on May 22, 2004, Indian veteran actor Dilip Kumar speaks at the podium for his award for oustanding achievement in Indian cinema at the 5th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards in Singapore. AFP
Legendary Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar one of the biggest stars in the golden age of Indian cinema from the 1940s to the 1960s passed away on Wednesday at the age of 98.
“With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip
saab,” Faisal Farooqui, a family friend, posted on Kumar s official Twitter.
According to the
Hindustan Times, Kumar had been admitted to the intensive care unit on June 30 to address medical issues related to old age. He was earlier admitted to the same hospital on June 6 after experiencing breathlessness.
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